Some people are really awkward to deal with. I don’t know why it is but there are some folk who just seem to be brimming over with attitude. The thing is, if you let them get to you then you will end up just like them! They will make you feel miserable and you will pass on your new found negativity to other people. If this happens then they have won! They will have succeeded because you have become just like them.

This can all be a bit depressing. But, instead of sitting around and wondering why so many people seem to enjoy being a pain in the ass, you need to take action! I don’t mean that you adopt vigilante tactics and make it your mission to rid our streets of obnoxious people; no, there is another way (and this one won’t get you arrested!). Be nice to them.

‘What???? Why should I be nice to horrible people??’ you ask. Yes, it does sound a bit stupid, doesn’t it? But the thing is that if you are nice to them they will be totally confused. There they are, being as awkward and annoying as possible, and you come along being nice. They just can’t understand it. And the nicer you are, the more it will confuse them! For example, if someone you work with is a miserable, snappy and bombastic swine then don’t just give in to it. Be super-nice! Ask them about their family or if they have anything pleasant lined-up for their dinner. They will be so perplexed that they may well forget all about being so unpleasant for a while.

It is called ‘reverse psychology’ and it really does work! You don’t believe me? Well, next time that you encounter an unpleasant person, give it a go. You may just be surprised… and if you’re not then they certainly will be!

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